A Hint of Spice

PAN SEARED SALMON

Salmon is delicious with exceptional nutritional value found in few other foods (omega 3 fatty acids), the lovely pink-hued salmon can be served in a variety of ways and is always a favorite among fish lovers.
Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a unique type of health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids. As their name implies, essential fatty acids are essential for human health but because they cannot be made by the body, they must be obtained from foods. Fish contain a type of essential fatty acid called the omega-3 fatty acids. . In addition to being an excellent source of omega-3s, salmon are an excellent source of selenium, a very good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12, and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Pan searing salmon is one of the easiest way to make salmon.Also it's very healthy way to retain all the nutrients.

Ingredients
2 Salmon fillet
Salt
Black Pepper
Italian Seasonings
3 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Directions
1.Using a fork poke the salmon steaks.
2.Marinate the Salmon Fillet in lemon juice,salt and black pepper for 30 minutes.
3.Spray a Non stick pan with Canola Oil spray and preheat for 2 minutes.
4.Sprinkle Italian seasonings on both sides of the salmon steak and let it cook in the non stick pan on both sides.
5.You can also use a indoor grill for grilling the salmon.
'njoy!!!

Serving suggestions:-Serve with Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salad or Spring Salad

4:05 PM | Labels: Comfort Food, Eating Healthy, Low Calorie, Meals, Oriental Cuisine, Salmon, Seafood | 0 Comments

VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN

Chow mein is a generic Chinese term for a dish of stir fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Chow mein is generally made of soft noodles, however Hong Kong style chow mein is made from thin crispy noodles.

Chow mein is also common in Indo Chinese cuisine, having been introduced by the Chinese of Calcutta. It is usually offered Hakka or with gravy. Catering to vegetarian diets, there is an Indian variant, vegetable chow mein, which consists of noodles with cabbage, bamboo shoots, pea pods, green peppers, and carrots.

Ingredients

6 oz Chow Mein Noodles

1 medium sized onion thinly sliced

1 cup cabbage thinly shredded

1 medium sized green bell pepper thinly sliced

1 medium sized red bell pepper thinly sliced

1 carrot thinly sliced

Bamboo shoots (optional)

1 spring onion finely diced

1 tsp ginger finely grated

1 tsp garlic finely chopped

1 small green chilli finely chopped

2 tblsp light cooking oil

2 tblsp soya sauce

1/2 tsp black pepper

salt to taste

Directions

1.Boil a pot of water and when it starts boilling add a pinch of salt and 1/4 tsp oil.Then put the chow mein noodles and let them boil in wtar till they are done.

2.Heat oil in a wok and saute garlic,green chilli,white part of spring onion.

3.Add Onion let it saute till it turns pinkish in color.

4.Add the green bell pepper and the red bell pepper,carrots and Bamboo shoot.Let them saute.

5.Finally add the finely shredded cabbage and let it saute for about 2 minute.

6.Add salt,black pepper and Soya Suace and mix it well to coat the vegetables.

7.Now mix the sauteed vegetables with the boiled and drained noodles.

8.Serve hot with Vegetable Manchurian or Chicken Manchurian.

'njoy!!!

9:23 AM | Labels: Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Chinese, Meals, Oriental Cuisine, Vegetarian | 0 Comments

VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN

Ingredients

4 tblsp Corn Flour

2 cup grated cabbage

1/2 cup grated carrot

2 tblsp soya sauce

2 chopped spring onions

4 chopped green chilli

1 tblsp grated garlic

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 tblsp Cooking oil

Salt to taste

Directions

1.Squeeze out excess water from grated cabbage.

2.Mix grated carrot,grated cabbage and corn flour.

3.Add salt & pepper to make a dough.

4.Shape into small balls deep fry in medium hot oil till light brown.

5.Heat 2 tblsp oil in a frying pan.

6.Add chopped green chillies,chopped garlic spring onions.

7.Cook about 5 minutes.

8.Add 1 cup of water,salt,pepper,sugar,soya suace.

9.Bring to a boil.

10.Mix Corn Flour properly in a cup of cold water.

11.Add slowly mix to thicken the gravy.

12.Add the fried manchurian balls & garnish with parsley or green onions.

13.Serve with Chow Mein or Fried Rice.

'njoy!!!

8:53 AM | Labels: Cabbage, Carrot, Chinese, Meals, Oriental Cuisine, Vegetarian | 1 Comments

COFFEE SHAKE

A refreshing drink on a hot summer afternoon.Instead of spending more bucks at a coffee shop you can make this beverage at home in a few minutes and for far less amount and the good thing is you can never go wrong.